Mizzou starting QB transfers to IU

[YouSayPotato]

Former Missouri quarterback Connor Bazelak is transferring to Indiana he announced on Thursday.

A Dayton, Ohio product, this year the 6-foot-3 and 212 pound Bazelak threw for 2,540 yards, 16 touchdowns and 11 interceptions in 11 games with the Tigers.

In 2020 he was the SEC’s co-freshman of the year. In two-plus seasons at Missouri, Bazelak threw for 5,058 yards with 25 total touchdowns (two rushing) and 17 interceptions. Overall he completed 66 percent of his passes.

Bazelak has been the starter in major wins including Missouri victories over LSU, Kentucky, Arkansas, Florida and South Carolina.

Bazelak

 

[delarno]

Former Missouri quarterback Connor Bazelak is transferring to Indiana he announced on Thursday.

A Dayton, Ohio product, this year the 6-foot-3 and 212 pound Bazelak threw for 2,540 yards, 16 touchdowns and 11 interceptions in 11 games with the Tigers.

In 2020 he was the SEC’s co-freshman of the year. In two-plus seasons at Missouri, Bazelak threw for 5,058 yards with 25 total touchdowns (two rushing) and 17 interceptions. Overall he completed 66 percent of his passes.

Bazelak has been the starter in major wins including Missouri victories over LSU, Kentucky, Arkansas, Florida and South Carolina.

Bazelak

Has Donoven McCulley transferred out yet? If not, I would expect that to happen now.

 

[indyogb]

Unfortunately, he sounds pretty competent. I hope his effectiveness is reduced by the malaise that is IU football.

 

[nat100]

Has Donoven McCulley transferred out yet? If not, I would expect that to happen now.

He shouldnt really. He should redshirt next year.

 

[delarno]

Unfortunately, he sounds pretty competent. I hope his effectiveness is reduced by the malaise that is IU football.

What happened to his starting status? Did he get injured or just get demoted?

 

[delarno]

He shouldnt really. He should redshirt next year.

The Missou QB is coming in with 3 years of eligibility. Depends on how DM is able to compete.

 

[KentuckyBoiler]

Former Missouri quarterback Connor Bazelak is transferring to Indiana he announced on Thursday.

A Dayton, Ohio product, this year the 6-foot-3 and 212 pound Bazelak threw for 2,540 yards, 16 touchdowns and 11 interceptions in 11 games with the Tigers.

In 2020 he was the SEC’s co-freshman of the year. In two-plus seasons at Missouri, Bazelak threw for 5,058 yards with 25 total touchdowns (two rushing) and 17 interceptions. Overall he completed 66 percent of his passes.

Bazelak has been the starter in major wins including Missouri victories over LSU, Kentucky, Arkansas, Florida and South Carolina.

Bazelak

Allen will help stop that development.

Also, maybe IU will hire Urban Meyer as their OC, and he can work his magic on what he did with Jacksonville and Lawrence this year.

 

[Purdue85]

Here's an interesting article with analysis from the Mizzou perspective (it was before he entered the portal).

What happened to Connor Bazelak?

It’s one thing to be high-risk, high-reward. But what happens when your quarterback becomes high-risk, low-reward?

www.rockmnation.com

From the article: One of the biggest issues you’ll see when you watch Bazelak is that he seems to be slow with the trigger. What I mean by that is he’ll see something open, but there are times when he doesn’t trust what he’s seeing and he ends up waiting too long.

Also: Let’s talk about pressure. And I’m not talking about the urgency Mizzou is feeling to start racking up some wins at the end of this season. I’m talking about the pass rush that’s been bothering Bazelak.

So, his solution is to go to a program struggling to protect the QB. That's weapons-grade genius, right there.

🤷‍♂️

Coming out of HS he was a (low) 4-star player, with non of those essential enviable offers, other than BC.

On the bright side, it looks like he's from Dayton, OH, so he'll be a bit closer to family.

Good luck, kid. You'll need it.

 

[Robinahood]

Here's an interesting article with analysis from the Mizzou perspective (it was before he entered the portal).

What happened to Connor Bazelak?

It’s one thing to be high-risk, high-reward. But what happens when your quarterback becomes high-risk, low-reward?

www.rockmnation.com

From the article: One of the biggest issues you’ll see when you watch Bazelak is that he seems to be slow with the trigger. What I mean by that is he’ll see something open, but there are times when he doesn’t trust what he’s seeing and he ends up waiting too long.

Also: Let’s talk about pressure. And I’m not talking about the urgency Mizzou is feeling to start racking up some wins at the end of this season. I’m talking about the pass rush that’s been bothering Bazelak.

So, his solution is to go to a program struggling to protect the QB. That's weapons-grade genius, right there.

🤷‍♂️

Coming out of HS he was a (low) 4-star player, with non of those essential enviable offers, other than BC.

On the bright side, it looks like he's from Dayton, OH, so he'll be a bit closer to family.

Good luck, kid. You'll need it.

Hope he has a good health plan

 

[PaBoiler78]

Here's an interesting article with analysis from the Mizzou perspective (it was before he entered the portal).

What happened to Connor Bazelak?

It’s one thing to be high-risk, high-reward. But what happens when your quarterback becomes high-risk, low-reward?

www.rockmnation.com

From the article: One of the biggest issues you’ll see when you watch Bazelak is that he seems to be slow with the trigger. What I mean by that is he’ll see something open, but there are times when he doesn’t trust what he’s seeing and he ends up waiting too long.

Also: Let’s talk about pressure. And I’m not talking about the urgency Mizzou is feeling to start racking up some wins at the end of this season. I’m talking about the pass rush that’s been bothering Bazelak.

So, his solution is to go to a program struggling to protect the QB. That's weapons-grade genius, right there.

🤷‍♂️

Coming out of HS he was a (low) 4-star player, with non of those essential enviable offers, other than BC.

On the bright side, it looks like he's from Dayton, OH, so he'll be a bit closer to family.

Good luck, kid. You'll need it.

his TD to Int ratio isn't all that good

 

[TMFT]

He shouldnt really. He should redshirt next year.

I agree that he shouldn’t. Or at least give it a year. But I wouldn’t be surprised.

 

[boilermaker75]

Here's an interesting article with analysis from the Mizzou perspective (it was before he entered the portal).

What happened to Connor Bazelak?

It’s one thing to be high-risk, high-reward. But what happens when your quarterback becomes high-risk, low-reward?

www.rockmnation.com

From the article: One of the biggest issues you’ll see when you watch Bazelak is that he seems to be slow with the trigger. What I mean by that is he’ll see something open, but there are times when he doesn’t trust what he’s seeing and he ends up waiting too long.

Also: Let’s talk about pressure. And I’m not talking about the urgency Mizzou is feeling to start racking up some wins at the end of this season. I’m talking about the pass rush that’s been bothering Bazelak.

So, his solution is to go to a program struggling to protect the QB. That's weapons-grade genius, right there.

🤷‍♂️

Coming out of HS he was a (low) 4-star player, with non of those essential enviable offers, other than BC.

On the bright side, it looks like he's from Dayton, OH, so he'll be a bit closer to family.

Good luck, kid. You'll need it.

I saw a photo of him playing and he already wears a major knee brace.

 

[TwinDegrees2]

Former Missouri quarterback Connor Bazelak is transferring to Indiana he announced on Thursday.

A Dayton, Ohio product, this year the 6-foot-3 and 212 pound Bazelak threw for 2,540 yards, 16 touchdowns and 11 interceptions in 11 games with the Tigers.

In 2020 he was the SEC’s co-freshman of the year. In two-plus seasons at Missouri, Bazelak threw for 5,058 yards with 25 total touchdowns (two rushing) and 17 interceptions. Overall he completed 66 percent of his passes.

Bazelak has been the starter in major wins including Missouri victories over LSU, Kentucky, Arkansas, Florida and South Carolina.

Bazelak

They can bring in whoever they choose and LEO Tommy will screw it up as usual.

 

[boilermaker75]

They can bring in whoever they choose and LEO Tommy will screw it up as usual.

With Indinia's OC and OL Conner will throw for more interceptions than TDs. That is if he doesn't get knocked out the first game.

 

[jfv2000]

Here's an interesting article with analysis from the Mizzou perspective (it was before he entered the portal).

What happened to Connor Bazelak?

It’s one thing to be high-risk, high-reward. But what happens when your quarterback becomes high-risk, low-reward?

www.rockmnation.com

From the article: One of the biggest issues you’ll see when you watch Bazelak is that he seems to be slow with the trigger. What I mean by that is he’ll see something open, but there are times when he doesn’t trust what he’s seeing and he ends up waiting too long.

Also: Let’s talk about pressure. And I’m not talking about the urgency Mizzou is feeling to start racking up some wins at the end of this season. I’m talking about the pass rush that’s been bothering Bazelak.

So, his solution is to go to a program struggling to protect the QB. That's weapons-grade genius, right there.

🤷‍♂️

Coming out of HS he was a (low) 4-star player, with non of those essential enviable offers, other than BC.

On the bright side, it looks like he's from Dayton, OH, so he'll be a bit closer to family.

Good luck, kid. You'll need it.

Sounds like his issues are a little like Jack Plummer's

 

[SIBoiler2]

his TD to Int ratio isn't all that good

I don't see that improving any time soon.

 

[boilermaker75]

Sounds like his issues are a little like Jack Plummer's

You can do that at OSU, see C.J. Stroud, but at Indinia that will translate into another 2-10 season.

 

[boilermaker75]

I don't see that improving any time soon.

It is going to get worse with Indinia's OC and OL.

 

[POTFHBTFU]

Sounds like his issues are a little like Jack Plummer's

I wouldn't say those were Jack Plummer's issues at all. He was decent at escaping pressure and he tended to hit the easier targets when he didn't trust his instinct, not necessarily slow to throw. He rarely threw picks because he avoided the tough throws. In fact about 4 games in I would use all that to describe AO instead.

 

[Kern County]

He was in Mizzou’s dumpster for a reason . . . he was beaten out in advance of the bowl game and knew he’d lost his spot for next year. IU did yet another dive, something the RevCoach LEO realizes is his only choice. He’ll be running for his life behind that stellar O line and with little offensive talent.

 

[mk_peters]

You can do that at OSU, see C.J. Stroud, but at Indinia that will translate into another 2-10 season.

As evidenced by Justin Fields.

 

[ptbo]

his TD to Int ratio isn't all that good

It's impressive to IU. They have nothing at QB.

 

[Bullwhip Griffith]

Appears it was a trade as IUs D-Line coach left to go to Missouri

 

[Kern County]

Appears it was a trade as IUs D-Line coach left to go to Missouri

Pretty good chance he’s not the last coach leaving LEOLand. MH knew where this was headed a few years ago when he went south.

 

[YouSayPotato]

Pretty good chance he’s not the last coach leaving LEOLand. MH knew where this was headed a few years ago when he went south.

These asst coaches have little loyalty. I wouldn't expect them to. They want HC salaries. They migrate to the schools that pay them better and offer a better opportunity to become a HC.

 

[Kern County]

These asst coaches have little loyalty. I wouldn't expect them to. They want HC salaries. They migrate to the schools that pay them better and offer a better opportunity to become a HC.

The veterans have a much better understanding of which coaches will last and which will not. MH knows this well, which is why he couldn’t wait to get away from RevCoach LEO (and MH is an IU graduate). He knows a problem when he sees it. It’s why he said no to Cameron and yes to JT.

 

[POTFHBTFU]

The veterans have a much better understanding of which coaches will last and which will not. MH knows this well, which is why he couldn’t wait to get away from RevCoach LEO (and MH is an IU graduate). He knows a problem when he sees it. It’s why he said no to Cameron and yes to JT.

RevCoach LEO has at least 3 more years when his buyout drops 50%.

 

[Kern County]

RevCoach LEO has at least 3 more years when his buyout drops 50%.

RevCoach LEO is as save as can be. The assistants who work for him are the ones at risk. That’s why they can’t wait to get away from him.

 

[Bullwhip Griffith]

RevCoach LEO is as save as can be. The assistants who work for him are the ones at risk. That’s why they can’t wait to get away from him.

Well his new DC just left for UNC

That’s a bad thing, he was awful. Good recruiter, but awful play caller

 

[Poprudy]

Well his new DC just left for UNC

That’s a bad thing, he was awful. Good recruiter, but awful play caller

Both DC and D-line coach...yikes! and an O-Line that needs help. If he goes another 2fer he'll be out.

 

[POTFHBTFU]

Well his new DC just left for UNC

That’s a bad thing, he was awful. Good recruiter, but awful play caller

The Hoosiers will now start the rumors for Hagen to return again...

 

[POTFHBTFU]

Well his new DC just left for UNC

That’s a bad thing, he was awful. Good recruiter, but awful play caller

Iu although losing 2 of their top 3 defenders are returning a decent amount of seniors next year and picked up some good transfers. Wonder if this will cause another wave of defections.

 

[Bullwhip Griffith]

Iu although losing 2 of their top 3 defenders are returning a decent amount of seniors next year and picked up some good transfers. Wonder if this will cause another wave of defections.

Might be a bit late for that. Second semester starts soon and I think only 450 of 1,000+ kids in the portal have found a new home.

Unless they have a surefire place to go, they might be better off waiting for the summer portal to open

 

[Kern County]

Both DC and D-line coach...yikes! and an O-Line that needs help. If he goes another 2fer he'll be out.

And they already had to replace their OC yet again - the 4th one of those going into the RevCoach LEO’s 6th season. His inexperience combined with a lack of college contacts is really showing up in his many failed hirings, and now coaches are getting there and quickly realizing they don’t want to be a part of his program. Not the kind of off season that will do much to move them out of the “worst program in the BiG” category. Recruiting classes will start to deteriorate with all of this instability, too.